Atenas, Alajuela
Atenas: Canton in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica
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Quick Facts about Atenas
| Population : | 25,460 |
| Country : | Costa Rica |
| State : | Alajuela (Costa Rica) |
| County : | Atenas |
| Area : | 127.19 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,297 feet / 700 meters |
| Capital : | Atenas |
| Capital city : | Atenas is capital of Grecia Canton |
| Time Zone : | America/Costa_Rica |
| Local time : | 17:38:14 (5th December 2025) |
Geography
Atenas is located at 9°58'30"N 84°22'44"W (9.9748900, -84.3788600).
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Atenas has 1 neighbours.
- Turrubares Canton in the province of San José in Costa Rica
- Escobal
- Santa Eulalia
- San Isidro
- Concepción
- Mercedes
- San José
- Jesús
- Atenas
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1864 | 3,185 | - | census |
| 1883 | 5,551 | 42.62% | census |
| 1892 | 6,208 | 10.58% | census |
| 1927 | 7,631 | 18.65% | census |
| 1950 | 9,313 | 18.06% | census |
| 1963 | 11,018 | 15.47% | census |
| 1973 | 12,610 | 12.62% | census |
| 1984 | 15,011 | 15.99% | census |
| 2000 | 22,479 | 33.22% | census |
| 2011 | 25,460 | 11.71% | census |
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